Quinoac and cheese

I've mentioned before my addiction to pinterest.  Now combine that with the fact that I'm slightly OCD and I'm always looking for better ways to organize things.  Imagine my surprise when I realized that pinterest is not perfect!  sometimes, the links for recipes that I've made are broken the next time that I go to make that recipe, so disappointing.  So, I am going to continue to steal other peoples recipes, but I'm going to put them in my blog with a link to theirs, but also write it out so I don't lose it!
Here is my first one, I made this last night with rave reviews from P, meaning he would at least eat it again.


Quinoac and cheese  (original recipe found here)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained

2 chicken breasts

garlic salt

pepper

2 Tablespoons flour

1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided

2 green onions, sliced

1/3 cup Franks buffalo Sauce

1-1/2 cups + handful of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil.  Add quinoa and return to boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.  Let sit for 10-15 minutes.

2. Preheat broiler.Season chicken breast on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet over medium heat until cooked all the way through. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Whisk together flour and 1/2 cup milk in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Pour in remaining milk, and green onions. Switch to a spatula and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook for one minute while boiling.

4. Remove the pan from the heat then add in buffalo sauce and cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted then add in cooked quinoa and chicken, and stir to combine.

5. Pour into a non-stick sprayed casserole dish and top with handful of cheddar cheese. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.